Prepare against Rza Guliyev
Azerbaijan · World #71,528 classical · FIDE ID 13459201
When preparing against Rza Guliyev, expect 1.Nf3 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 60 games by Rza Guliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rza Guliyev's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rza Guliyev before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,816 | 1,827 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,804 | 1,809 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,707 | 1,746 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 28 | 9 | 23 | 46.7% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rza Guliyev's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rza Guliyev's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 30 | 96.8% | 55.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 97% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nc6 (10% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Guliyev usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 57.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Rza Guliyev's chess games
All 60 games by Rza Guliyev in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Lala Huseynova | 2,237 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | B76 |
| Aug 2026 | Kamran Babayev | 1,975 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | A07 |
| Aug 2026 | Asnad Valiyeva | 1,969 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | E62 |
| Mar 2026 | Javad Mursalzade | 1,826 | Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | E65 |
| Aug 2026 | Ali Mammadov | 1,820 | Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lankaran Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,806 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 1,903 |
| Vugar Gashimov Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,762 |
| Sheki Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 1,785 |
| Shamakhi Open 2026 | Rapid | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 1,802 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Blitz | 2026 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,017 |
| Azerbaijan Chess Championship U08-18 | Open U14 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| Chessbattle Summer Cup | Rapid | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rza Guliyev's chess games?
60 games by Rza Guliyev, from Sep 2023 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Rza Guliyev has played.
What does Rza Guliyev play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Rza Guliyev opens with 1.Nf3 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rza Guliyev answers 1...c5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rza Guliyev play as White?
As White, Rza Guliyev's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rza Guliyev play as Black?
As Black, Rza Guliyev most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Rza Guliyev's FIDE rating?
Rza Guliyev is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess, 1,804 in rapid and 1,707 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,827 (May 2026).
How many games has Rza Guliyev played?
Our database contains 60 games by Rza Guliyev, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 9 draws, 23 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rza Guliyev?
60 games by Rza Guliyev reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.